Culture in the Round

Like all vital nonprofit organizations, the Forum on Life, Culture & Society (FOLCS) was born out of a need for conversation. The FOLCS podcast, "Culture in the Round," brings FOLCS directly to your ears.Our Conversations and other Event Series are reminiscent of New York culture as it once was: active, alive, participatory, communal, and super smart. And that's why we are able to draw such culturally relevant and distinguished guests to our live and virtual stages. They, too, know that FOLCS provides a unique and enriching experience — one that is symbiotic and captivating.FOLCS goes where the ideas go.

Culture in the Round is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Culture in the Round, a society show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Law of the Land 2026: The Supreme Court's Year in Review

  Aug 2, 20261h 26m

  The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term was one of the most consequential terms in recent memory. The Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs in a 6–3 ruling, issued an 8–1 First Amendment decision on conversion therapy, and unanimously ruled that double jeopardy prevents two gun convictions for the same act – among many other hotly debated rulings. FOLCS was joined by Supreme Court Advocate and former Deputy Solicitor General of the United States, Neal Katyal; Constitutional Law Scholar and Touro University Law Professor, Tiffany Graham; CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst, Joan Biskupic; former Solicitor General of the United States, Noel Francisco; and Slate senior writer, Mark Joseph Stern. This program was co-produced with 92NY .

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  Episode #10

  Inside the U.S.-Iran War: History, Power, and Consequences

  May 19, 202658 minS0

  <p >As tensions between the United States and Iran continued to reshape the Middle East and global politics, FOLCS went beyond the headlines with former Senior CIA Official Norman Roule to examine the deeper history behind the conflict, the strategic calculations driving both governments, and the far-reaching consequences for regional stability, global security, and American foreign policy.</p> <p >As a Headlines Series event, this Conversation provided historical context, analysis, and insight missing from the daily news cycle.</p>

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  Episode #9

  Humans and Machines: Navigating the AI Era

  Apr 28, 202659 minS0

  <p > As artificial intelligence transforms industries and human connection, how do we redefine the meaning of creativity and intelligence itself? FOLCS was joined for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the evolving relationship between humans and machines in relationships, the workplace, and beyond.</p> <p > Renowned neuroscientist and prolific author David Eagleman and pioneering computer scientist and AI expert Jaron Lanier discussed how AI is reshaping the nature of human labor, creativity, and identity, from automation and innovation to ethics and empathy. Together, they considered whether and, if so, how technology can enhance, rather than replace, human potential.</p> <p > This event...

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  Episode #8

  Check and Balances

  Mar 4, 20261h 1mS0

  <p>Donald Trump reclaimed the White House and, on the first day of his second term, took out his Sharpie pen and signed 26 Executive Orders a record, with the total thus far exceeding 200. He's not the first president to exercise this privilege of the presidency with frequency, but he has generated more challenges to the reach of his constitutional authority than any president who preceded him. The military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is yet another example of what some might call an imperial presidency. The Supreme Court this Term will decide cases dealing with...

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  Episode #7

  A Conversation with The Wiggles

  Feb 10, 202652 minS0

  <p>Educating young children responsibly and inspiring a love of learning in an entertaining way has never been more urgent.</p> <p>For three decades, The Wiggles, the world's most popular producer of entertainment for children, have enriched the lives of generations of fans – children and parents alike.</p> <p>Live shows annually sell out in three continents and their content is broadcast in over 190 countries, generating billions of YouTube views and music streams. But behind their incredible success is an enduring commitment to the mission that started it all in 1991: to inspire and educate children through the power of mu...

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